Location: Glen Manor Dr. E.
Date photo taken: 1 May 2013
Fire hydrants are everywhere in the city. You see them everyday, but unless you're looking for a parking space, you never really notice them. If asked on the spot - and without the benefit of the above picture - could you even say what colour they are? This post was inspired by my recent trip to France. There, fire hydrants look quite different. They're red for one, but more than that, they have a sleek, streamlined look. While I appreciate the aesthetic, I'm partial to our more classic shape. In reading about our fire hydrants, I discovered this National Post piece that describes Toronto's system for colour-coding the caps of the hydrants and how it helps firefighters do their job. Who knew?
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